Upper Guadalupe River: This meandering river runs through the Guadalupe River State Park to Canyon Lake and is a favorite for canoeing, tubing and fishing. There are a number of canoeing and tubing businesses in this stretch of the river. See Tubing & Paddling

NEARBY & HILL COUNTRY-WIDE ATTRACTIONS: See AttractionsSome of the very nearby attractions include:

HISTORY: Handbook of Texas Online: ".. was settled in 1850 and called Pieper Settlement, after Anton Pieper. For many years the closest post office was at Smithson Valley, and mail was delivered once a week to the house of Carl Koch in Bulverde. A local post office that operated from 1879 to 1919 was named for Luciano Bulverdo, an early area landowner. Since 1959 Bulverde has been served by a community post office that opened in Charles L. Wood's store. The town had a population of nearly 100 until the 1960s, when it fell to twenty-five. The Herrera, Ufnau, Honey Creek, Mustang Hill, and Green Hill schools were consolidated with the Bulverde school district, which had an enrollment of fifty-two in 1947. In more recent decades two residential developments have been built near the historic crossroads community."

From the Chamber web site: ".. History of Bulverde: This Ã¢â‚¬Å“hubÃ¢â‚¬Â location is not without history: the founding of Fredericksburg in 1846 necessitated a road to connect it with New Braunfels, founded in 1843. This road took a route that bypassed the more difficult paths to the North and went through what is now downtown Bulverde, popularly called "The Village" which is located on Bulverde Road just West of 281 (1863/Bulverde exit off 281). Bulverde was founded in 1850 as a stopping point for travelers and called the Pieper Settlement. The present day name was taken from the local post office which was founded in 1880 and named for Luciano Bulverdo, an early land owner. The population was one hundred in 1940. In 1947 the Herrera, Ufnau, Honey Creek, Mustang Hill and Green Hill School Districts were consolidated into the Bulverde School District and had an enrollment of fifty two. The original store in Bulverde was built on the site occupied by Sweet's Store around 1873 and in 1956 was purchased by the Wood Family who continue to own the location today. The original building, was destroyed by fire in 1969. This site has been continuous operation for over 125 years. The area was originally home to many American Indian tribes, including the Lipan, Tonkawa, Karankawa and Waco tribes. Arrow heads, including one known as the Bulverde Point can still be found in the hills surrounding the area. Popular today for the local spirit born from those early pioneer beginnings and quaint, historical sites, the area has continued to attract more and more people and businesses looking to escape the compact, hustle-bustle of the city. Most residents prefer to shop and find entertainment in their community surrounded by the quiet gentleness that only the Bulverde/Spring Branch area can offer."Named for Luciano Bulverdo, an early settler. Founded in 1850's.

BULVERDE FIRST: 830-515-4542; www.bulverdefirst.com. A professional organization of local business men and women dedicated to a high standard of service. Members help promote each other by sharing business contacts and referral business leads.

BULVERDE FOOD PANTRY: See Provisions Outreach below.

BULVERDE SPRING BRANCH ACTIVITY CENTER: 830-438-3111; 30280 Cougar Bend, Bulverde, TX 78163. (N of Bulverde Rd on Cougar Bend just S of City Hall). www.bsbac.com. Mission is to enhance the lives of seniors through programs involving education, exercise, social activities, health and communities service in an environment that provides opportunities for seniors to remain active and self-sufficient.

LIONS CLUB: www.lionsclubs.org. A volunteer-based, non-profit, community service organization that aggressively works to donate back to the community to support local, regional, national and international needs. Mission is to empower volunteers to serve their communities, meet humanitarian needs, encourage peace and promote international understanding through Lions clubs. Local:

OPTIMIST INTERNATIONAL: www.optimist.org. A worldwide voluntary non-profit organization of civic-minded men and women banded together to serve the youth of the community, encourage personal growth and adopt optimism as a philosophy of life.
Local: Optimist Club

PROVISIONS OUTREACH: 830-438-7899; 2295-1 Bulverde Rd, Bulverde, TX 78163. http://provisionsoutreach.org. A non-profit service organization helping people who are struggling to meet the basic needs of day-to-day living. We provide food, household necessities, clothing, and service referrals to those in need. Tues-Thur 9a-3p.

SPOTLIGHT THEATRE ARTS GROUP ETC. (S.T.A.G.E.): 830-438-2339; At Krause House Theatre, 1300 Bulverde Rd, Bulverde, TX 78163. www.stagebulverde.org. S.T.A.G.E. has been developing public interest in theatre just N of San Antonio for 20 years. Activities include: four shows per season with one or two additional "director's choice specials," a contest-entry production for the American Association of Community Theatre's festivals, and classes for children and adults.
TOASTMASTERS INTERNATIONAL: 949-858-8255. www.toastmasters.org. A nonprofit educational organization that operates clubs worldwide for the purpose of helping members improve their communication, public speaking, and leadership skills. Local clubs:
Col Jack D Wallace, 210-535-8650; Bulverde Spring Branch Library, 131 Bulverde Crossing. Meets Mon, 2nd & 4th 6:30 pm
Equipping Voices Toastmasters, 210-857-5888; Meets 1st & 3rd Mon, 6:30-7:30p, at Bulverde/Spring Branch Library - Room B, 131 Bulverde Crossing Rd